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What you need to register a .london domain

.london gives websites a more specific identity than a broad classic extension. It works well for city projects, campaigns, landing pages, and brands that want their domain to communicate purpose immediately.

gTLDLondon, United Kingdom
At a glance

Registration details

Typical registration timeInstant
Extension typegTLD
Registration length1 - 10 years
Registration privacyAvailable
DNS security supportSupported | Learn how to add DNSSEC
Local presence serviceNo
Available to individualsYes
Available to organizationsYes
Supported languagesFrench, German, Italian, Spanish,
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Registration requirements

Use accurate and current information. The registry may ask SoxDomains to confirm supporting details.

Is there a special use for .london?

No

Is there any other information needed to register a .london domain?

Yes Users may not register or use Domain Names that the Registry determines in its absolute discretion to be detrimental to the goodwill and reputation of London (a “Name Detrimental to London”).

Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .london?

Yes Individuals and entities either with a physical address in London (comprising the City of London and 32 London Boroughs); -OR- who in good faith declare that they have an affiliation with or interest in London, such as to provide information, or offer products, goods or services, relevant to London or Londoners.

Are Individual .london domain registrations allowed?

Yes

Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .london?

Yes

Are some .london domain names restricted?

Yes Some domain names may be permanently or temporarily reserved or restricted for registry operations, as premium domain names or to comply with ICANN requirements. To comply with ICANN requirements, all two-character domains shall be initially reserved, however may be released in the future. In addition reserved names for a) International Olympic Committee, b) International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and c) Intergovernmental Organizations, for new gTLDs., are not available in accordance with ICANN. The list of these names can be found here.

Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .london?

No

Private Registration service available?

Yes

.london Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?

No

Helpful answers

Common questions

What is the registration term allowed for .london domain names?

.london domain names are available for 1-10 years.

How long does it take to register my .london domain name?

The domain registration time frame for .london during general availability is Instant.

What are the characters and valid character lengths for .london domain names?

.london Domain Names must: have minimum of 1 and a maximum of 63 characters;begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;neither begin with, nor end with a dash;not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.london); andnot include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.london).

What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .london domain?

DNSSEC is available for .london domain. Enabling DNSSEC will protect .london domain names against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. DNSSEC can be configured in your domain name's DNS panel.

What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .london?

Trustee Service is not available for .london extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.

Can I transfer out my .london domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?

Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .london requirements before a transfer out can be started.

Can I hide my .london registration information (Private Registration)?

Yes. You can activate Private Registration when registering a new .london domain.

What is the grace period for .london domain name?

In accordance with ICANN, Generic Top Level Domains (gTLD) have a 40 day "Grace period" in which a domain name can be renewed without incurring an additional fee. Its important to note however that your domain will no longer resolve on the day it expires.

Who is the registry that manages .london domain names?

The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .london Top Level Domain is London & Partners. You may visit them at https://register.london/.

Who manages this extension

Registry information

Registry: London & Partners

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